Shipt Makes It Easy: Macarons

Crunchy on the outside and smooth on the inside, the macaron may seem like one tough cookie to make, but fear not! We’re breaking down the tips and tricks the pros use to make these delicious mini cookie sandwiches, including why you’re supposed to “drop them.” Though small in stature, they’re mighty and full of punchy flavors like lemon, blackberry and matcha. These macarons are sure to impress your family and friends and bring the perfect amount of color and flavor to the table at your next spring gathering!

Macarons

Ingredients

Macaron

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 cups almond flour

6 egg whites

1/2 cup granulated sugar

Food coloring

Buttercream Frosting

1 stick unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream

Blackberry jam

Lemon curd

Matcha powder

Directions

In a food processor, blend together powdered sugar and almond flour, then sift into a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together egg whites, gradually adding in the sugar. Beat the egg mixture until they begin to hold form – soft peaks will begin to form.

Add 1/3 of the sifted flour mixture into the eggs and fold with a spatula. Once combined, add remaining flour mixture and fold together until smooth.

Evenly distribute the batter into three bowls and add food coloring to each, then transfer each batter into a piping bag.